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India faces diplomatic heat as Delhi violence draws global criticism

The deadly violence left 53 dead and over 200 injured as pro and anti-Citizenship Act protesters came face to face in the national capital

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BS Web Team New Delhi
Foreign leaders are reacting to the riots in Delhi that killed more than a 50 people a week ago, prompting India to say its internal matters shouldn't be interfered with. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Thursday asked the Indian government to confront what he called "extremist Hindus and their parties".

Here is what some key leaders are saying. 

“Confront extremist Hindus”, asks Iran’s Supreme Leader

"The hearts of Muslims all over the world are grieving over the massacre of Muslims in India. The govt of India should confront extremist Hindus & their parties & stop the massacre

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